[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.s19.89 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s19.89 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s19.89 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.s19.89](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19.89) (b) The exposure of the aged is also inferred by Zimmer³⁶ from a passage of the Rigveda,³⁷ and from the mention of persons exposed (ud-hitāḥ) in the Atharvaveda.³⁸ The latter passage may well refer merely to the bodies being exposed after death to the elements (as is done by the Parsīs). The former passage merely refers to the individual case of some person who may have been cast out, and proves absolutely nothing as to a habitual or recognized custom, nor can such a custom be inferred from, e.g., the legend of Cyavāna. - [Previous: v1.c3.s19.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19.88) - [Next: v1.c3.s19.90](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19.90) - [Up: v1.c3.s19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19.89](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s19.89) · Pramāṇa